Discussion Post: Continuing the "People First" Mission
Leading change by putting people first is a noble aspiration. It has been the central theme of this course, but one could argue it is the most prominent theme in the entire JWMI MBA program. Sustaining this focus and building a culture that embraces this ideal requires that senior leadership beyond the HR department: (a) believes this approach will lead to a competitive advantage, and (b) commits to the practices to make it happen.
As our course draws to a close, share your insights on the following:
a) What can we do as HR leaders to ensure that a "people first" agenda is truly embedded in the culture?
b) How can we ensure the changes we want to drive connect practices that put people first with competitive strength?
c) How will you apply change leadership differently based on what you learned in this and your other HR concentration courses?
d) What's next in your own professional change journey?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.